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The Bible says there is a season for everything. A time for everything under the sun. It talks about mourning and laughing. Destroying and building up. Scattering and gathering. It is beautiful to know we are able to experience and feel all the extremes life has to offer, and all...

At this point you have probably received notice of the opening of our online store! We are so excited to share this new program with you and a little bit of the history behind its creation. From the very beginning, we have sought to create employment opportunities in the community...

A small stream filling the path where the lava traveled. This morning we left at 6 AM with 6 of our volunteers to visit the areas most affected by the recent Volcan de Fuego eruption on June 3 rd . The affected area would usually only be a 30-35 minute...

While I was in high school, I was always so envious of my peers. They seemed so confident in what their calling in life was. They could envision the next thirty years without blinking and eye. I, on the other hand was never able to do that. I only knew,...

Thanks be to God for all the ways in which He has blessed us during the first quarter of 2018! We continue to fundraise in the hopes of purchasing our current project site. We have been able to make monthly payments, as well as some other larger deposits over the...

When working in a location where physical poverty is so evident, it is overwhelmingly easy to focus solely on the body’s present needs. Though we as humans are much more complex than that. As a group, we feel it is important to care for those we serve in a holistic...

We give thanks to God and to you for guiding, supporting, and encouraging us in 2017. We are continually astounded by the overwhelming goodness that has been shown to us. We consider 2017 a year of success and growth. As we prayerfully prepare for 2018, we want to take a...

Blessings Over the past week here in the village, I have had the opportunity to speak with countless people. The majority, when they have come to the project to receive assistance. It is very common when they are leaving for them to say “Yo no te lo puedo pagar, pero...

It amazes me what people can get used to. I had the privilege of having my dad visit me this past weekend. After he left on Tuesday morning, I went to visit a few families I had been meaning to see. I started with an elderly woman we call Laura....

“Are you having fun?! Do you love it there?” These are the messages I get on a regular basis from friends and acquaintances checking in on how things are going. Honestly, I am loving things here and I am having fun, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t hard. I love...

Past year in summary and where we are now We are so excited to write you and tell you all we have been able to accomplish by the grace of God through your donations in this past year. During 2016 we were able to provide over 27,000 meals to the...

Wishing you all a joyful start to spring filled with hope and new beginnings. It is refreshing to know that no matter how dreary things may appear, God has the ability to breathe life so radiant everyone stops to admire. The time and patience needed during a season of growth...

By Robbin Sicajau Santa Maria is a municipality of Guatemala located 50 km outside of the capital. It is a beautiful, lush place that would be great for your vacations. Vacations where you can experience the life of the locals, a people determined to fight for a better life and...

It is hard to believe that it is already November, and soon we will be preparing for our third Christmas together in Santa. Sharing the holidays is one of the most beautiful things I have ever experienced in Guatemala. We are always eager to learn more about their culture and...

You never know the impact your actions will have. When we began our work in Guatemala we had no idea where it would take us. Honestly, we still have no idea where exactly this adventure will lead and who we will be able to help along the way. In previous...

As Emily and I prepared to leave Santa Maria just under a month ago, we were both struggling with the thought of leaving. This time, leaving was different. We knew it would be several months, potentially even a year before we return to Guatemala. As the departure day approached, my...

This last week (June 18 - June 25) I was in Guatemala working with Cosechando Felicidad. I am the web developer, and I had not seen their work first hand. The week was a wonderful opportunity for me to see what is happening as well as the effect it is...

On behalf of myself and the Cosechando Felicidad family we want to sincerely apologize for the long delay in communication. We having been wanting to reach out for a long time now. The delay was partially due to the hectic schedule over the last month with preparing to come back...

I used to think that because God has overcome the world I don’t have to fear death. Which is true. But I didn’t realize how much it applies to my life; not just my death. Because God has overcome the world we don’t need to fear. Period. We don’t have...

There are so many different kinds of comfort: spiritual, emotional and physical. Each day, regardless of what country we are living in, we encounter things that make us feel uncomfortable. In Guatemala, there are all sorts of things that make us feel uncomfortable. Sometimes we are uncomfortable because we are...

“I can’t find the exit from my suffering.” “This is my last option, I don’t know what to do.” “I just want him to stop drinking.” “I haven’t seen my husband in fifteen day. He left like it is easy. All I want is for him to help me with...

We want to start out by thanking you all for your support! We are 4 months old as an official IRS non-profit and wouldn’t have made it this far without your help! It is pretty crazy to look back at the past year and see all that has happened in...

Thanksgiving in Guatemala As Thanksgiving came and went I thought about how truly blessed we have been. God has overwhelmed us with His goodness, and I find myself in awe of how he takes care of even the simplest things. Volunteers, resources, opportunities and even the new locations God perfectly...

After being here for two weeks, I feel like I never left. The streets and faces are familiar and welcoming. I often find myself referring to Santa as ‘home’ as though my roots were planted here. Each time I come, I find it easier to adjust to Guatemalan life, and...

Growth Yet another month is upon us and we are excited to share with you more about what we have going on. Last month we set up our online donations system. This was a big step for us as it allows people to donate more easily and allowed us to...

We Are Called We are continually overwhelmed by the magnitude of God’s goodness he has lavished on us! So many new and truly powerful things are happening. Doors are being opened and lives are forever being changed. So much has happened in the past five months, it would be near...